View from the Sideline: Ball St vs Nebraska

7 comments so far September 23, 2007 by Jason Siffring

Here are some photos of the Ball State game from our man on the sidelines, Kirt Manion.

Nebraska players celebrate by holding their helmets high following the Huskers win over Ball State Saturday.

There was a doctor in the house Saturday, but not one that could fix Nebraska's ailing defense. Nebraska men's basketball coach Doc Sadler was on hand for the Ball State contest.

Husker defensive back Larry Asante catches the ball during a pregame drill.

Defensive Coordinator Kevin Cosgrove leads some of his defensive players out for pregame warm-ups Saturday. Cosgrove has been criticized for the Huskers lack of defensive production in the last two games.

Nebraska defensive end Barry Turner and the Blackshirts were hoping to show Husker fans an improved defense Saturday.

Nebraska receiver Terrence Nunn catches a pass in pregame.

Former Husker defensive line star Jason Peter was inducted into the Nebraska Football Hall of Fame Saturday. Here, Peter "throws the bones."

Nebraska players sprint onto the field for their Saturday matchup with Ball State.

Husker running back Marlon Lucky turns the corner on a 28-yard touchdown run that had Nebraska ahead in the early stages of the first quarter.

Marlon Lucky sprints into the open field for a 28-yard touchdown run during early first quarter action.

A member of the Husker cheer squad flies the flag following Marlon Lucky's first quarter touchdown run.

Nebraska defenders swarm to the ball during first half action. The Huskers led 14-10 at half.

Husker freshman running back Roy Helu attempts to break free from an ankle tackle.

Husker defensive back Andre Jones was beat on this pass play, but the Ball State receiver couldn't haul in the pass.

Husker fans spell out the team name in paint at the Nebraska-Ball State game Saturday.

Former Husker Coach Tom Osborne made a halftime appearance on the field as part of a TeamMates program presentation.

Ball State quarterback Nate Davis throws a pass during Saturday action. Davis threw for 422 and rushed for an additional 57 yards on the Husker defense.

Bo Ruud makes a key interception and returns it for a touchdown during the fourth quarter of the Huskers come-from-behind win over Ball State Saturday. Ruud's interception and touchdown came with Ball State up by nine points in the fourth quarter. After his score, Nebraska trailed 37-35.

Husker linebacker Phillip Dillard stuffs a Ball State ball carrier short of the goal line during a key fourth quarter stand by the Husker defense in a come-from-behind win over Ball State Saturday.

Members of the Husker Scarlet Dance Team attempted to keep the up the spirit during back-and-fourth second half action.

Nebraska fans may have been looking for a hero to save the day Saturday. Quarterback Sam Keller attempted to fill that bill by throwing for a school record passing yardage total of 438.

Husker Coach Bill Callahan patrols the sideline during Saturday action against Ball State.

Husker Defensive Coordinator Kevin Cosgrove watches from the sideline.

Husker Defensive Line Coach Buddy Wyatt instructs members of the defense during a time-out.

Husker cheerleaders lead the celebration after Nebraska escaped with a narrow 41-40 win over Ball State Saturday.

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